Alabama

66-year-old arrested for setting fire to pile of towels

Donald HarrisMOBILE, Ala. -- A 66-year-old man was arrested earlier today after authorities said he set fire to a pile of towels at an apartment building late Saturday.

Donald Harris was in Mobile County Metro Jail today without bail on a first-degree arson charge, according to records at the jail.

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Steve Huffman said the fire at 4031 Airport Blvd. had been put out by neighbors by the time firefighters arrived, and no one was injured. Huffman estimated damage at $1,000. The fire was reported at 11:37 p.m. Saturday, he said.

Harris will appear in Mobile County District Court Tuesday morning, according to jail records.